Brothers,I know many of the veterans have probably noticed that I haven't been able to frequent the forums as much lately. Work has really been extremely hectic for me so much so that I haven't touched any of my models or paints for a while now. And it doesn't look like it's going to get any better with future deployments coming up. But just recently, and more importantly, I have a family member (overseas) that was diagnosed with an illness that will necessitate sustained financial support from me.

As a result, I have decided to give up this beloved hobby, at least temporarily. Who knows if I'll get a chance to come back to it in the future. Maybe, I hope so. However, as of now, I have to divert my hobby funds to help family. To this end:

- I would request that my account not be deleted. I would still like to visit the forums and see what's going on when I'm able to.- However, since I won't be able to contribute and serve as a Moderator, I request that privilege to be passed on to another Brother more worthy and who would be able to devote the time to serve the forums.- I intend to liquidate ALL my models to generate funds to send to my family overseas. I will be listing all in ebay but I thought I would offer it here first just in case any of our Brothers might be looking for something in particular. I literally have so much stuff (GW and FW) that I'll have to do a complete inventory. I will list everything I have under the Trade sub-forum. I'm not aiming to make any profits. For all the new-in-box stuff, I plan to just take 20% off of the current selling price across the board. If any of you find something you're interested in, please feel free to PM me.

It has been my absolute privilege to have shared in the camaraderie and brotherhood from all our forum brothers. This is still by far the friendliest forums I've been a part of. I wish everyone the best! FOR THE EMPEROR!

_________________"Though we face the power of hell, and death is at our side, we fear not, for the Emperor is with us through it all. If we live, we live for the Emperor. If we die, we die for the Emperor. So whether we live or die, we are the Emperor's. We are Grey Knights and this is why we came to be." --Grandmaster Rivan

"It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle." --Sun Tzu (from ancient Earth)

-salutes with the Aquila- My best wishes for thy relatives speedy recovery. And I'm sorry to see ya go but family is family. I wish ye the best and hope to see ya around the forums again. I shall be sure to search you're offers and see if anything entices me if for no other reason to to help out where I can.

Number of posts : 354Age : 43Location : Middle of Nowhere (IA)... close to Ferentino (It)Army : Gray Knights, Orks, Biel-Tan and the Court of the Young King, plus High Elves for Fantasy fans...Registration date : 2008-10-08

I am sorry to hear about your family member Brother, and I wish them and you all the best.

It will be especially hard for me to see you go because we have both risen to the rank of Moderator together and helped make this forum what it is today. You are a part of this forum whether you frequent it or not Brother. You will be missed.

_________________+++"There is nothing in the arcane and blasphemous arsenal of the forces of Chaos that can compare to faith. With the power of faith, our weapons become shining instruments of deliverance that can cleave the mightiest daemon in twain. With the power of faith, our minds appear as slivers of pure agony to the daemon, driving into the wretched forms of those who would dare stand before us. With the power of faith, our words become commands that cause the daemon to cower and cringe in terror. I could meet my enemies unarmed without a shred of fear in my chest, for I know that the Emperor watches over me and guides my hand. So let them come. We shall show them what the power of faith can do."+++ (Brother Captain Stern)

A very sad Day indeed ! But Family first ! I wish you and your family the best and will help if i can.You are one of the brothers that welcomed me on this forum, years ago and i respect you a lot, cherish your friendship and always will do so ! I'm quite sure that brother IL won't delete your account regarding what you gave to this forum.I hope to see you around asap ! À bientôt ! Aubec

I appreciate all the sentiments and well wishes Brothers. I should be able to post the items by this weekend.

@elugin: Thanks Brother, I do think I may hang on to a few GK models.

_________________"Though we face the power of hell, and death is at our side, we fear not, for the Emperor is with us through it all. If we live, we live for the Emperor. If we die, we die for the Emperor. So whether we live or die, we are the Emperor's. We are Grey Knights and this is why we came to be." --Grandmaster Rivan

"It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle." --Sun Tzu (from ancient Earth)